Gina Battye has been shortlisted for the UK’ Largest Diversity Awards
Gina Battye from West Yorkshire has been shortlisted for the LGBT Positive Role Model Award at the National Diversity Awards 2022.
An astonishing 72,000 people were nominated this year alone and the results are finally in for the National Diversity Awards (NDA), with an astonishing 126 nominees being recognised for their various achievements nationwide.
Community organisations and role models from across the UK will head to the breath-taking Liverpool Anglican Cathedral on the 16th September to witness the countries 2022 winners being crowned the best of British diversity.
Amongst those being honoured are charities, campaigners and activists, all of whom work tirelessly to combat injustice and discrimination in very different ways.
Gina Battye, shortlisted for the LGBT Positive Role Model Award, said:
“I am absolutely thrilled to have been shortlisted for this prestigious award. To reach the final eight is mind-blowing! My early career was very challenging; I experienced homophobia in the workplace and didn’t feel safe to bring my whole self to work. This experience shaped my entire career.
I have been working with the LGBTQ+ community for the last 12 years; inspiring, empowering and providing the tools for them to be their authentic selves, enabling them to realise and achieve their full potential and empowering them to create positive social change: locally, nationally and internationally.
My life’s work is to ensure everyone can bring all of themselves to work and to create psychologically safe workplaces. It is my ambition to introduce psychological safety legislation into workplaces worldwide. No-one should be bullied or feel unsafe and none of us should have to censor who we are. I am so grateful to have been recognised for the work I am doing with and for the LGBTQ+ community and to have been shortlisted for this National Diversity Award.”
Gina Battye is a world-renowned, award-winning Psychological Safety and LGBTQ+ Inclusion Consultant and Trainer for Multinational Corporations, Fortune 500s, TV, Film and the Global Press.
Recognising that there is no legislation in place to promote and enhance psychological safety in the workplace, Gina is on a mission to create work environments where people thrive; through unleashing untapped potential in workplaces around the globe. Her blueprint for psychological safety: The 5 Pillars of Psychological Safety, is now being implemented worldwide to create fully inclusive workplaces.
Direct Line Group, Kantar and The British Army have recently been announced as sponsors of the pioneering awards that have paid tribute to over 1,000 grass root groups and diversity champions since its inception. ITV News are also listed amongst a host of companies showcasing their support to recognising diverse talent, providing a platform to our unsung heroes.
Helen Robinson, D&I & Community Engagement Manager, Auto Trader UK, said:
“At Auto Trader we are delighted to partner with the National Diversity Awards for another year and celebrate the magnificent people and community groups that are making the UK more diverse and inclusive. We want to recognise their efforts, share their stories far and wide to encourage others to support their work as well as inspire them to take action.”
Designed to highlight the country’s most inspirational and selfless people, the National Diversity Awards continue to gain endorsements from high profile figures such as Sir Lenny Henry CBE and Graham Norton.
Activist Katie Piper, Emmerdale star Ash Palmisciano and Paralympic Gold Medallist Danny Creates were on this year’s judging panel, dedicating their time to help choose the highly anticipated shortlist.
Author and philanthropist, Katie Piper said:
“I am so proud to be on the judging panel for the National Diversity Awards. In what has been a tough year for many, I am so pleased these awards create and celebrate a new generation of positive role models. As a campaigner myself, I love reading about the excellent achievements of grass-root communities which tackle the issues in today’s society with sheer dedication. I can’t wait to honour these charities, role models and community heroes who have shown outstanding commitment to enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion.”
Previous winners include Black Girls Hike Founder Rhiane Fatinikun, domestic abuse charity WAVES Counselling Project, and actor Warwick Davis.
Paul Sesay, Founder and CEO of the National Diversity Awards added:
“What an incredible year it has been for nominations. We received more than ever before, showcasing the UK’s role models in all their glory. Producing this shortlist was extremely difficult due to the vast amount of invaluable work being carried out. The UK has truly embraced the spirit of The National Diversity Awards by uniting through adversity to create a host of incredible initiatives. The profound impact made by all our nominees is life changing, and I feel humbled to know that so much goodness is all around us.
After weeks of deliberating and thousands of heartfelt testimonials later, I am delighted to finally present to you the best of British Diversity. Congratulations to all of our shortlisted nominees. It is an honour to recognise your fearlessness, resilience and humanitarian efforts with the rest of the world. Let’s continue the fight for justice, unity and equality for all”.
To view a full list of nominees please visit www.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk
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Gina is available for interview, comments, training, speaking engagements, advice and articles.
For more information please contact: Gina Battye, gina@ginabattye.com, +447880 502172
Gina’s Biography
Gina Battye is a world-renowned, award-winning Psychological Safety and LGBTQ+ Inclusion Consultant-Trainer for multinationals, Fortune 500s, TV, Film and the Global Press.
With a background in education, along with working with some of the most dangerous ex-offenders, Gina has direct experience of physical, mental and psychological safety, as well as the unique pressures that being a member of the LGBTQ+ community in the workplace can bring.
Recognising that there is no legislation in place to promote and enhance psychological safety in the workplace, Gina is on a mission to create work environments where people thrive; through unleashing untapped potential in workplaces around the globe.
Her blueprint for psychological safety: The 5 Pillars of Psychological Safety, is now being implemented worldwide to create fully inclusive workplaces. Gina’s ambition is to introduce psychological safety legislation into workplaces worldwide and is collaborating with The University of Cambridge on a Psychological Safety diagnostic tool.
Gina is a trusted advisor for ITV and the BBC, as well as a prolific writer, award-winning speaker and best-selling author, raising awareness of LGBTQ+ issues. She is a huge advocate and influencer in the authentic representation of LGBTQ+ in the media. Gina created the Playing It Gay Guidelines used by many production companies to provide a structure for straight actors playing gay characters, to ensure authentic delivery of LGBTQ+ characters and LGBTQ+ relationships.
Gina’s work has been widely featured in the media including; Sky News, Forbes, The Telegraph, Psychologies, Cosmopolitan, The Times, Metro, Pink News, Vice, Gay Star News, Diva and Curve.
A powerhouse. An influencer. A leader. She stands up, she speaks up, she shouts out, she calls out…. She makes a difference. She educates…. Gina is daily creating breakthroughs in workplaces globally, combining world-class training with a heavy dose of hindsight.
Gina changes lives!
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